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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for investigating charges of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities. Prior to its creation in 2004, the agency had been called the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services ( DPRS ).
Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
The Women's Shelter of South Texas was established in 1978 to provide emergency shelter and support for victims of domestic violence. Services expanded in 1993 to include survivors of sexual assault. New facilities were built in 1994 that allows up to 65 clients. In 1995, the Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) was established. [1]
In 1970 Driscoll Children's Hospital had its status changed from charity only to not for profit. Driscoll Children's Hospital is the 7th largest employer in Corpus Christi. Driscoll was the first hospital in south Texas to provide pediatric emergency services and also to perform an organ transplant. [3] It is accredited by the Joint Commission ...
Corpus Christi police officer John Tijerina was placed on paid administrative leave after he fired his gun after a suspect allegedly attacked him and two other officers with a knife on Dec. 31, 2021.
Dentler died due to a preexisting medical condition and had suffered from failing health for some time, according to the Corpus Christi Caller Times. Jail or Agency: Nueces County Jail; State: Texas; Date arrested or booked: 4/20/2016; Date of death: 4/21/2016; Age at death: 53; Sources: Texas Commission on Jail Standards, www.caller.com
DePelchin is also licensed as a Child Placing agency and a Child Care agency by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS). This state agency is charged with the welfare and protection of children and is responsible for issuing licenses to organizations that permit them to operate residential treatment facilities, provide ...
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is a state agency in Texas, headquartered in the Central Services Building (CSB) in Austin. It was created on December 1, 2011, replacing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission .